{"id":91623,"date":"2025-12-22T13:35:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T12:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=91623"},"modified":"2026-07-19T13:58:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T11:58:56","slug":"sky-watcher-synscan-goto-hand-controller","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-synscan-goto-handcontroller\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher SynScan GoTo Hand Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sky-Watcher SynScan Hand Controller: Navigating with Buttons and an Object Database<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This standalone SynScan V5 hand controller makes it easy to find stars, planets, and deep-sky objects. The internal database contains over 42,000 objects. The two-line display and large buttons are comfortable to use in the dark, even with gloves on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-handbediening-SynScan-GoTo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher hand controller SynScan GoTo hand controller with large display and white control buttons for Skywatcher mounts\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Skywatcher-handbediening-SynScan-GoTo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher hand control detail from rear with two RJ jacks and USB port for interfacing with mount and PC\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use it to upgrade an older Sky-Watcher GoTo mount, as a spare, or as a physical controller alongside an app-controlled mount such as the EQ6-i or Star Adventurer GTi. Please note: the connection cable is not included; it varies by mount type and is sold separately, or you can choose the version that comes with an EQ or Alt-Az cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>SynScan V5 with over 42,000 objects<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Firmware updates are possible<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Large display and large buttons for use in the dark<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable for Sky-Watcher SynScan GoTo mounts; check which cable type your mount requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>SynScan V5 Hand Controller (separate)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Database<\/strong><\/td><td>Over 42,000 objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cable<\/strong><\/td><td>Not included (available separately per mounting type)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disassembly of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/sky-watcher\/\">Sky-Watcher<\/a> is a base that will last you for years. Unsure which mount is best for your telescope and your goals? Contact us, we'd be happy to help you decide.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loose SynScan V5 hand controller with a database of over 42,000 objects. 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